Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual page 103

The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button 1 is not visible in the locked
position.
Install head restraint ( page 96).
Slide seat rearward to desired position
( page 100).
Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats ( page 36) or power
seats ( page 38).
Lowering the rear seat
1 Release button
2 Lever
3 Release lever
Close cup holder in rear center console
( page 170).
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
( page 36) or power seat ( page 38).
Press and hold release button 1 to un-
lock lever 2.
Pull lever 2 in direction of arrow.
Pull release lever 3 and push down
rear seat until it locks in place.
Fold down the backrest ( page 100).
Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats ( page 36) or power
seats ( page 38).
Controls in detail
Folding up the rear seat
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
( page 36) or power seat ( page 38).
Pull release lever 3 and raise rear seat
until it locks in place.
Warning!
Failure to assure that seats are locked into
place could result in an increased chance of
injury in an accident.
Easy entry/exit feature*
The easy entry/exit feature allows access
to the third row seats*. The right cargo
floor plate must be removed ( page 165).
Warning!
Never drive with the second row right seat
folded forward (easy entry/exit feature). It
could open and fold back unintentionally.
Seats
G
G
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